Arlington Heights Park District
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Cub Sc ts
Tiger Badge experiences BACKYARD JUNGLE Tiger Cub Scouts will learn about the creatures that live around us while they go on a hike, look and listen for creatures while exploring the museum grounds, and make a pinecone birdfeeder to take home. MIN- 6 MAX- 15 1.5 HOURS
MUSEUM
$5/SCOUT
TIGER THEATER Scouts will learn about puppet shows, reader’s theatre and pantomime. Play charades, make a puppet, perform a short reader’s theatre script, and make a mask to take home. Meets badge requiremnts 1-4. MIN- 6 MAX- 15 2 HOURS
TBD
$7/SCOUT
TIGER TALES Tiger Cub Scouts learn how people lived years ago while visiting the properties on the Museum campus like the coach house, log house and the Muller house. In addition, scouts will take part in a story-telling tradition of creating Tall Tales. MIN-6 MAX- 15 1.5 HOURS
MUSEUM
$5/SCOUT
Did you know?! Neil Armstrong, the first man to walk on the moon, was an Eagle Scout.
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ARLINGTON HEIGHTS PARK DISTRICT
SCOUT PROGRAMS
Cub Sc ts
Wolf
Badge experiences PAWS ON PATH In this program Wolves will take a 1 mile hike while applying the Outdoor code. They will also learn about local birds, animals and the basics of making a map. MIN- 6 MAX-20 1.5 HOURS
LAKE ARLINGTON
$5/SCOUT
S.T.E.M.: AIR OF THE WOLF Bring your Wolf den in to learn the science of air. Scouts will investigate and experiment, as well as make and fly their own kites. MIN- 6 MAX-20 1.5 HOURS
FRONTIER
$5/SCOUT
COLLECTIONS & HOBBIES Wolf Scouts learn about collections in the museum setting – where collecting is what they do! Scouts will have the opportunity to share what they collect, see part of the museum collection, write a letter, explore new hobbies and more. MIN- 6 MAX- 15 1.5 HOURS
badge benefit Scouts will learn how to express themselves creatively and find new loves in a variety of interests!
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MUSEUM
$5/SCOUT
COUNCIL FIRE Scouts will look at their town of Arlington Heights and learn about the changes that affect them everyday using photo evidence from the Museum’s archives. They will discuss these changes with their den and create a project. Meets requirement 3A. MIN- 6 MAX-15 1 HOUR
MUSEUM
$5/SCOUT
HOWLING AT THE MOON Tongue twisters, jokes and creating your own mad-libs are all part of the fun! Improv games will help prepare Bear Scouts to perform at an upcoming pack meeting. MIN- 6 MAX- 15 1.5 HOURS
$7/SCOUT
TBD
FINDING YOUR WAY Wolf Scouts have a chance to explore the museum grounds, while learning about their neighborhood, as well as how to use a map and compass. MIN-6 MAX-15 1 HOUR
MUSEUM
$5/SCOUT
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ARLINGTON HEIGHTS PARK DISTRICT
SCOUT PROGRAMS
Cub Sc ts
Bear
Badge experiences FUR, FEATHERS & FERNS Bear Scouts will investigate and explore nature around them. Scouts will hike around the Lake and discuss conversation, animal extinction, observe wildlife, while enjoying the setting of a natural area. MIN-6 MAX- 20 1.5 HOURS
LAKE ARLINGTON
$5/SCOUT
1 HOUR
A BEAR GOES FISHING Bear Scouts with learn all about local fish, fishing equipment, and local regulations. They will also practice casting, and their fishing skills. MIN- 6 MAX-12 1.5 HOURS
LAKE ARLINGTON
PAWS FOR ACTION Bear Scouts will visit the 1882 Muller House and the 1908 Banta House within the Museum grounds while learning about their community and nation. Scouts will talk about historic forms of energy use and how they can incorporate some of them into their modern lives. Meets requirement 1A-C, 3A. MIN- 6 MAX-15
$8/SCOUT
MUSEUM
$5/SCOUT
ROARING LAUGHTER Tongue twisters, jokes and creating your own mad-libs are all part of the fun! Improv games will help prepare Bear Scouts to perform at an upcoming pack meeting. MIN- 6 MAX-15 1.5 HOURS
MUSEUM
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$7/SCOUT
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BEAT OF THE DRUM Bear Scouts will learn about the Native Americans that originally inhabited the area now known as Arlington Heights and make Native American inspired crafts. Meets requirements 1-5. MIN-6 MAX-15 1.5 HOURS
MUSEUM
BALOO THE BUILDER Bear Scouts will learn about different tools and how they work. Learn about tool safety. Build a tool box or build a fun project of choice. MIN- 6 MAX-10
$5/SCOUT
2.5 HOURS
SENIOR CENTER
$15/SCOUT
MARBLE MADNESS Bring the game of marbles out of the past and into the present. Learn about the history of the game, play historic games and make up your own versions. MIN-6 MAX-15 1.5 HOURS
MUSEUM
$5/SCOUT
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ARLINGTON HEIGHTS PARK DISTRICT
SCOUT PROGRAMS
Cub Sc ts
Webelos Badge experiences AQUANAUT Get your Webelos their Aquanaut badge! At Olympic Indoor Swim Center Scouts will learn water safety, different swimming strokes, and take their swim test. MIN-4 MAX-10 1 HOUR
OLYMPIC
$5/SCOUT
BUILD IT Webelos Scouts will learn about different tools and how they work. Each Scout will build a birdhouse. Meets requirements 1-4. MIN- 6 MAX-10 1 HOUR
SENIOR CENTER WOOD SHOP
$15/SCOUT
CAST IRON CHEF Webelos Scouts will learn how to build and safely light a campfire, prepare and cook a healthy meal and look at how personal nutrition goals affect what they eat. MIN- 6 MAX-15 2 HOURS
MUSEUM
$10/SCOUT
ART EXPLOSION View studio pottery creations, then make your own! Webelos Scouts will create two self-portraits, an outdoor painting and sculpt a simple form. MIN-6 MAX-12 2 HOURS
PIONEER ART STUDIO
$15/SCOUT
LOOKING BACK, LOOKING FORWARD Webelos Scouts will learn about the history of scouting, make a timeline and a time capsule. MIN-6 MAX-12 1 HOUR
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MUSEUM
$5/SCOUT
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programs for al sc ts SWIMMING We are now offering Scout Swims for your Scouts. Trained instructors and lifeguards will facilitate aquatic fitness and recreational events for all troop levels. MIN- 5 MAX-10 1-2 HOURS
OLYMPIC
$5/SCOUT
PADDLE SPORTS Kayaking, Sailing, & Boating: Does your Scout Troop want to have an afternoon of outdoor fun? We can offer programs that teach these outdoor activities, as well as safety near water. MIN-10 MAX-20 2 HOURS
WOODWORKING: DERBY CARS Come build your derby car in the wood shop. MIN-4 MAX-8 2 HOURS
SENIOR CENTER WOOD SHOP
LAKE ARLINGTON
$22/SCOUT
$5/SCOUT
FISHING Get your troop outside enjoying the outdoors, and learning to fish in a safe beautiful & safe environment. MIN-6 MAX-12 2 HOURS
LAKE ARLINGTON
BOY SCOUT SWIM TEST Boy Scouts can complete the BSA Swim Test. MIN-2 MAX-10 1 HOUR
OLYMPIC
$8/SCOUT
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS PARK DISTRICT
SCOUT PROGRAMS
$5/SCOUT
Girl Sc ts
brownies
Badge experiences BROWNIE FIRST AID Scouts will learn all about handling crisis’s, and what to do when someone gets hurt. Scouts will also learn treatment & prevention of outdoor injuries and leave with their own first aid kit! MIN- 4 MAX-12 1.5 HOURS
OLYMPIC
$6/SCOUT
OUTDOOR ADVENTURER Back after a 20 year break: Outdoor Adventurer for Brownies! Explore the outdoors, learn camping skills, learn to tie knots, and even care for your local park! MIN- 6 MAX- 20 2 HOURS
LAKE ARLINGTON
$5/SCOUT
S.T.E.M. HOME SCIENTIST Do your Scouts love science and want to learn more? This program will cover chemistry, physical science, electricity and even includes slime to take home. MIN- 6 MAX-20 1.5 HOURS
MUSEUM
$7/SCOUT
S.T.E.M. SENSES Help your Brownie explore the world of senses. Scouts will take a nature scavenger hunt, learn about taste & smell and experiment with feel. *Please let staff know about any and all possible allergies. MIN- 6 MAX- 20 1.5 HOURS
CELEBRATING COMMUNITY Brownies visit the Museum’s 1882 Victorian house, learn about state symbols and plan a ceremony that includes songs, marching and the creation of a banner. MIN- 6 MAX- 15 1.5 HOURS
FRONTIER
$5/SCOUT
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FRONTIER
$6/SCOUT
THE BROWNIE WAY Brownies celebrate Juliette Low’s birthday, “perform”on stage, design a troop flag and learn about different Girl Scout traditions. MIN- 6 MAX- 15 1.5 HOURS
MUSEUM
$5/SCOUT
MAKING GAMES Games have been a staple throughout time! Brownies will explore the Museum campus by playing historic games, modern games and games of their own invention. MIN- 6 MAX- 15 2 HOURS
MUSEUM
PIONEER DANCE STUDIO
1.5 HOURS
MUSEUM
$5/SCOUT
POTTER Experiment with clay! View studio pottery creations, then make your own. MIN- 6 MAX- 12 2 HOURS
PIONEER DANCE STUDIO
$15/SCOUT
$5/SCOUT
DANCER Brownies will practice basic steps, good posture, and how to take a bow. Create step to make up a group dance. MIN- 6 MAX- 15 2 HOURS
BUGS Brownies create a bug poster, make a bug craft, search for bugs and identify a variety of bugs. MIN- 6 MAX- 15
$9/SCOUT
PAINTING Brownies will get creative and explore the art of painting. Paint a still life, paint a mood, paint with stamps and paint a mural. MIN- 6 MAX- 12 2 HOURS
PIONEER DANCE STUDIO
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ARLINGTON HEIGHTS PARK DISTRICT
SCOUT PROGRAMS
$15/SCOUT
Girl Sc ts
junior
Badge experiences
JUNIOR FIRST AID Learn important life skills like: what to do in an emergency, how to use emergency equipment, and make your own first aid kit. MIN- 4 MAX-12 1.5 HOURS
$6/SCOUT
OLYMPIC
JUNIOR GIRL SCOUT WAY Scouts compose a new song, create a game, design a walking tour and participate in a few activities/traditions that the 18 original Girl Scouts did. MIN- 6 MAX- 15 1.5 HOURS
MUSEUM
$5/SCOUT
NATURALIST- FLOWERS Scouts explore the wonders and benefits of flowers and create their own flowery works of art. MIN- 6 MAX- 15 1.5 HOURS
MUSEUM
$5/SCOUT
ANIMAL HABITATS Do your Junior Scouts love animals and want to see them in their natural habitat? In this program Scouts will learn about local animals, their protection, and an animal shelter to take home. MIN- 6 MAX- 20 1.5 HOURS
LAKE ARLINGTON
PLAYING IN THE PAST Using the background of the Museum, scouts will learn about chores girls in the past would have done, play historic games, and experience what life would have been like for someone their age 100 years ago. MIN- 6 MAX-20 2 HOURS
MUSEUM
$5/SCOUT
SOCIAL BUTTERFLY Scouts will practice their modern social skills by learning what was polite in the past, which includes how to hold a conversation and table manners, among others. MIN- 6 MAX- 20 2 HOURS
MUSEUM
$5/SCOUT
GARDENER Girls will learn all about gardening landscape design and even plant their own mini garden. They will also leave with their own garden experiment! MIN- 6 MAX- 20 1.5 HOURS
$6/SCOUT
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FRONTIER
$7/SCOUT
Girl Sc ts
Cadet tes, S e n ior s & Ambassadors Ba dg e ex pe ri en ce s
TREES Get your Cadettes outside and learning all about trees. Scouts will learn about how trees are cared for, they will create art from trees and learn about their community. MIN- 6 MAX-20 2 HOURS
1.5 HOURS
FRONTIER
$10/SCOUT
Did you know?! Katie Couric, Taylor Swift & Gwyenth Paltrow were all girl scouts!
MUSEUM
$5/SCOUT
PADDLING Do your girls want to learn all about paddle sports? Would they like to try sailing, SUP, or kayaking? They can learn these sports, skills and safety in one afternoon! MIN- 6 MAX- 20 2 HOURS
LAKE ARLINGTON
$22/SCOUT
WOODWORKER Scouts will refine their creative skills by learning how tools work, tool safety and by building a wood project of their own. MIN- 6 MAX- 15 2.5 HOURS
Cadettes Seniors & Ambassadors
ADVENTURE awaits Earn the Badge at ahpd.org/scouts
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS PARK DISTRICT
$5/SCOUT
BOOK ARTIST Books have been a way of exchanging knowledge of centuries. Scouts will learn about what makes a book a book by looking at historic books in the Museum’s collection and making your own. MIN- 6 MAX- 15 2 HOURS
ARCHERY Finally, programs for Seniors and Ambassadors!! Do your teens want to earn their Archery Badge? We are offering this new badge with safety, practice and challenges! MIN- 8 MAX-20
LAKE ARLINGTON
SCOUT PROGRAMS
SENIOR CENTER WOOD SHOP
$15/SCOUT
ADVENTURE awaits Earn the Badge at ahpd.org/scouts
Scout programs will be held at the following AHPD facilities.
SENIOR CENTER 1801 W. Central Rd. 847-797-5341
FRONTIER PARK 1913 N. Kennicott Dr. 847-577-3015
LAKE ARLINGTON 2102 N. Windsor Dr. 847-577-3059
OLYMPIC INDOOR SWIM CENTER 660 N. Ridge Ave. 847-577-3025
HISTORICAL MUSEUM 110 W. Fremont St. 847-255-1225
PIONEER PARK 500 S. Fernandez Ave. 847-577-3035
Updated: September 2017